Armadillo Eggs

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Peggy Campbell

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 16, 2022

The crust is crispy, and the peppers give this armadillo eggs recipe a nice zesty flavor. —Peggy Campbell, Welch, Texas

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Armadillo Eggs

Yield:about 3 dozen
Prep:20 min
Cook:35 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cans (12 ounces each) pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 envelopes pork-flavored seasoned coating mix
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Directions

  1. Cut each jalapeno in half lengthwise; remove seeds and stems. Stuff each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon cheddar cheese. In a bowl, combine the uncooked sausage, biscuit mix and remaining cheese; mix well. Shape about 2 tablespoonfuls around each pepper.
  2. Dip into eggs, then roll in coating mix. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
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